Yazoo County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Yazoo County decreased by 2,297. In this period, the peak population was 29,698 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 28,093 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,736 | -357 | -1.27% |
| 2002 | 27,700 | -36 | -0.13% |
| 2003 | 27,882 | 182 | 0.66% |
| 2004 | 27,892 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2005 | 28,029 | 137 | 0.49% |
| 2006 | 28,553 | 524 | 1.87% |
| 2007 | 28,450 | -103 | -0.36% |
| 2008 | 28,226 | -224 | -0.79% |
| 2009 | 27,947 | -279 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 28,135 | 188 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 28,275 | 140 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 28,336 | 61 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 28,002 | -334 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 27,810 | -192 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 27,424 | -386 | -1.39% |
| 2016 | 28,003 | 579 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 28,711 | 708 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 29,163 | 452 | 1.57% |
| 2019 | 29,698 | 535 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 26,676 | -3,022 | -10.18% |
| 2021 | 26,424 | -252 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 25,893 | -531 | -2.01% |
| 2023 | 25,796 | -97 | -0.37% |
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Yazoo County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Yazoo County's population increased by 42 (0.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Yazoo County's population decreased by 1,459 (5.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Yazoo County's population decreased by 880 (3.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Yazoo County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,796.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Yazoo County's population peaked in year 2019 at 29,698.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Yazoo County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 25,796.
Yazoo County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Yazoo County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Yazoo County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Yazoo County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2016 to 2017 Yazoo County population grew the most, with an increase of 708 people (a 2.53% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Yazoo County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,022 people (a 10.18% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Yazoo County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Yazoo County's population decreased by 628 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 531 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 97 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Yazoo County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Yazoo County decreased by 2,206 (7.88%). The population was highest at 29,698 in the year 2019 and lowest at 25,796 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.75%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)